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A review by cheyennedierker
Pink Glass Houses by Asha Elias
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Elder millennial moms who were fans of "Big Little Lies" will love Asha Elias' debut "Pink Glass Houses," a delicious blend of social satire and contemporary chick lit where "Mean Girls" meets "Selling Sunset."
Dive into the ruthless dynasty of Miami Beach's Sunset Academy, an elite public elementary school—Go Seagulls! Charlotte Giordani, the reigning queen of fundraising, is ready to claim the PTA presidency when Kansas transplant Melody Howard comes to town. Melody gets a debrief from another mother, Darcy Resnick, a lawyer, about the social hierarchy and injustices at the school. Despite her loyalty to her new friend Darcy, Melody feels a sense of magnetism toward the bright and shiny Charlotte. As the PTA election takes off, the women's rivalries ignite a high-stakes game of scandal and deceit, unearthing dark secrets and shattering the polished facades of the town.
Elias masterfully develops each character through rotating perspectives, showcasing Charlotte, Melody, and the other women as lovable, hateable, and relatable in their own ways. From navigating Montessori learning and themed Halloween doors to Botox and white-collar crime, the women of "Pink Glass Houses" offer sharp wit and deep insights into how different our realities are depending on our vantage point.
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
Dive into the ruthless dynasty of Miami Beach's Sunset Academy, an elite public elementary school—Go Seagulls! Charlotte Giordani, the reigning queen of fundraising, is ready to claim the PTA presidency when Kansas transplant Melody Howard comes to town. Melody gets a debrief from another mother, Darcy Resnick, a lawyer, about the social hierarchy and injustices at the school. Despite her loyalty to her new friend Darcy, Melody feels a sense of magnetism toward the bright and shiny Charlotte. As the PTA election takes off, the women's rivalries ignite a high-stakes game of scandal and deceit, unearthing dark secrets and shattering the polished facades of the town.
Elias masterfully develops each character through rotating perspectives, showcasing Charlotte, Melody, and the other women as lovable, hateable, and relatable in their own ways. From navigating Montessori learning and themed Halloween doors to Botox and white-collar crime, the women of "Pink Glass Houses" offer sharp wit and deep insights into how different our realities are depending on our vantage point.
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Murder, Self harm, and Drug use